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  • Question
  • The LCM of two number is 48. The number are in the ratio of 2:3. Find sum of the numbers.


  • Options
  • A. 28
  • B. 32
  • C. 40
  • D. 64

  • Correct Answer
  • 40 

    Explanation

    Let the numbers be 2x and 3x.
    So, their LCM = 6x
    However, the LCM is given as 48
    ? 6x = 48
    ? x=8
    So, the numbers are 16 and 24.
    Hence, their sum is 40.


  • Problems on H.C.F and L.C.M


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    • 1. 
      The H.C.F and L.C.M of two number are 44 and 264 respectively. If the first number is divided by 2, the quotient is 44. The other number is?

    • Options
    • A. 33
    • B. 66
    • C. 132
    • D. 264
    • Discuss
    • 2. 
      The number of prime factors in 2 222 x 3 333 x 5 555 is?

    • Options
    • A. 3
    • B. 1107
    • C. 1110
    • D. 1272
    • Discuss
    • 3. 
      The smallest number, which when diminished by 3, is divisible by 21, 28, 36 and 45 is?

    • Options
    • A. 420
    • B. 1257
    • C. 1260
    • D. 1263
    • Discuss
    • 4. 
      Which of the following is in descending order?

    • Options
    • A. 3/5, 5/7, 7/9
    • B. 7/9, 5/7, 3/5
    • C. 5/7, 7/9, 3/5
    • D. 7/9, 3/5, 5/7
    • Discuss
    • 5. 
      Which of the fractions 1/2, 3/7, 3/5, 4/9 is the smallest?

    • Options
    • A. 4/9
    • B. 3/5
    • C. 3/7
    • D. 1/2
    • Discuss
    • 6. 
      Find the greatest possible length which can be used to measure 4 m 3 cm, 4 m 34 cm and 4 m 65 cm exactly.

    • Options
    • A. 31 cm
    • B. 29 cm
    • C. 28 cm
    • D. 32 cm
    • Discuss
    • 7. 
      Find the least number which when divided by 12, 15, 20 and 24 leaves the same remainder 2 in each case?

    • Options
    • A. 122
    • B. 120
    • C. 124
    • D. 126
    • Discuss
    • 8. 
      If there number are 2a, 5a, and 7a, what will be their LCM?

    • Options
    • A. 70a
    • B. 65a
    • C. 75a
    • D. 70a3
    • Discuss
    • 9. 
      What will be the HCF of ( 2 x 3 x 7 x 9 ), ( 2 x 3 x 9 x 11 ) and ( 2 x 3 x 4 x 5 )?

    • Options
    • A. 2 x 3 x 7
    • B. 2 x 3 x 9
    • C. 2 x 3
    • D. 2 x 7 x 9 x 11
    • Discuss
    • 10. 
      Find the LCM of 1/3, 2/9, 5/6 and 4/27.

    • Options
    • A. 1/54
    • B. 10/27
    • C. 20/3
    • D. 3/20
    • Discuss


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